Atty. Stephen Donald Flaherty

Atty. Stephen Donald Flaherty

Stephen Donald Flaherty is a lawyer practicing complex civil litigation, construction defects, construction liability and 5 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Claremont Men's College in 1965, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Westlake Village Westlake Village 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Donald Flaherty at a glance

Stephen Donald Flaherty is a Member based in Westlake Village, California, practicing at Soltman Levitt Flaherty And Wattles Llp. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on construction, product liability, litigation, civil rights, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1970), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1970), and North Carolina (1995). Educated at University of California at Davis (J.D., 1969) and Claremont Men's College (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The State Bar of California Defense Research Institute Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel, North Carolina Bar Association. Serands clients in Westlake Village, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Donald Flaherty is a lawyer practicing complex civil litigation, construction defects, construction liability and 5 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Claremont Men's College in 1965, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Stephen practices at Soltman, Levitt, Flaherty & Wattles LLP in Westlake Village, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Donald Flaherty's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Donald Flaherty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Construction Law

Stephen Donald Flaherty is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Westlake Village are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen Donald Flaherty

Where is Stephen Donald Flaherty's law office located?
Stephen Donald Flaherty's law practice is located in Westlake Village, California. The firm is Soltman Levitt Flaherty And Wattles Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Donald Flaherty handle?
Stephen Donald Flaherty focuses on construction, product liability, litigation, civil rights, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen Donald Flaherty practiced law?
Stephen Donald Flaherty has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Stephen Donald Flaherty go to law school?
Stephen Donald Flaherty earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact Stephen Donald Flaherty for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen Donald Flaherty directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stephen Donald Flaherty received?
Stephen Donald Flaherty's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California at Davis
- 1969
B.A.
Claremont Men's College
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1970
North Carolina
Admitted: 1995

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